Health and Wellness
11 hours ago
Series of laws going into effect: Voting, pennies, housing, gambling
Over 200 laws went into effect Thursday, 90 days after the 2026 legislative session ended.
12 hours ago
Record-breaking temperatures forecast for upcoming heat wave
NWS has issued a heat advisory for most of western Washington.
13 hours ago
BIKE Bellingham turns visiting local gems into two-wheeled adventures
A Bellingham bike tour program is putting a spin on city sightseeing.
2 days ago
Mt. Baker Imaging begins settlement process following 2025 cyberattack
Any patient whose data was potentially compromised could receive up to $5,000.
3 days ago
December floods may increase summer drowning hazards
Riverbeds may have changed drastically due to record-setting water levels.
4 days ago
CONTRIBUTED: From drought to flood to hot summer, what’s it mean for you?
This summer it will be more important than ever to be prepared for what all that weird weather can mean.
1 week ago
Summer food assistance underway for WA K-12 students
The program is expected to help feed over half a million kids across the state.
1 week ago
Bureau of Land Management issues advisory on wildfire preparedness
The bureau aims to cut down on human-caused wildfires this summer.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County monitoring travelers for Ebola amid outbreak in Africa
The risk to the public remains extremely low, with no confirmed Ebola cases in the U.S.
2 weeks ago
More FEMA flood assistance centers opening this weekend
Victims of December's flooding can get help at two new locations.
2 weeks ago
Washington health insurers request 22% rate increase in 2027
The individual market is used by residents who don't receive health insurance through their employer.
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County Health offering seasonal safe swimming tips
This week is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week.
4 weeks ago
Applications now open for WA Cares Fund benefits
The benefits will become available starting July 1.
4 weeks ago
Washington state monitoring two separate hantavirus situations
The health department says the risk to the public remains very low.
4 weeks ago
Backcountry Essentials celebrates 20 years in business
With summer just around the bend, it is a great opportunity to stock up on all your outdoor gear to safely hit the trails or get your winter gear ready for storage.
4 weeks ago
Three King County residents monitored for hantavirus, 1 infected, 2 exposed
Hantavirus generally does not spread from person to person, but the Andes variant can be transmitted through prolonged contact with an infected individual.
